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Little Hearts, Big Smiles!

Friday, February 20, 2026

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Bring your family and friends to the Al Oerter Recreation on Friday February 20, to celebrate love and friendship at our Little Hearts, Big Smiles event. This event will feature arts & crafts, fun games and
activities, and a musical performance by our afterschool program.

Instructor: Mariah Rivera

Location

Gymnasium (Full) in Al Oerter Recreation Center 
Accessible
131-40 Fowler Ave.
Queens
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Contact Number

(718) 353-7853

Contact Email

mariah.rivera@parks.nyc.gov

Categories

Arts & Crafts, Dance, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Valentine's Day, Recreation Center Programming

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Recreation Centers
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink
The elevator at this location is currently out of service
Recreation Centers
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink
Tide Gate Bridge Construction



Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.

Recreation Centers
Al Oerter Recreation Center
Tide Gate Bridge Construction

Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.

Contacts

General Park Info: (718) 760-6565
Pitch N Putt Golf and Miniature Golf : (718) 271-8182
World's Fair Marina on Flushing Bay : (718) 478-0480
World's Fair Marina Restaurant: (718) 898-1200
Terrace on the Park: (718) 592-5000
Citi Field: (718) 699-4220
Mets Ticketing: (718) 507-TIXX
USTA National Tennis Center: (718) 760-6200
US Open/USTA: (914) 696-7000
New York Hall of Science: (718) 699-0005
Queens Museum: (718) 592-9700
Queens Botanical Garden: (718) 886-3800
Queens Theatre: (718) 760-0064
Queens Wildlife Conservation Center: (718) 271-1500
Sports Permits: (718) 393-7272
Picnic/Barbeque Permit for Large Groups: (718) 393-7272
Wheel Fun Rentals: (917) 231-5519
World Ice Arena: (718) 760-9001
Al Oerter Recreation Center: (718) 353-7853
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink: (718) 271-7572
Special Events Permits: (718) 760-6560
Tennis Permits: (718) 393-7276
Volunteer Coordinator: (718) 760-6561